| Regimental number | 5066 |
| Place of birth | Port Fairy Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | French polisher |
| Address | 122 Albion Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Paterson, 122 Albion Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 1 February 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 7 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 19 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 July 1919 |
